Houston Astros Announced Minor League Players of the Month for July

The Houston Astros named Justin Dirden and Miguel Ullola minor league players of the month for July on Wednesday.

Prior to Wednesday's contest with the Boston Red Sox, the Houston Astros announced their Minor League Players of the Month — outfielder Justin Dirden and right-handed pitcher Miguel Ullola.

Dirden won Texas League Player of the Week for the final stretch of games of July. The Double-A farmhand continues to display offensive numbers en route to an eventual promotion to Triple-A. The 25-year-old slashed .412/.500/.741 in 22 July games. Dirden slapped eight doubles, one triple and six home runs to his 10 walks and 19 RBI.

Ullola posted a 0.54 ERA and a 2-0 record across four games with two starts for Single-A Fayetteville. With 25 strikeouts, the 20-year-old also amounted a 0.84 WHIP and a .148 opponent batting average.

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